Commercial Counsel, Hardware
Core
Commercial Counsel leading high-volume hardware procurement, complex technology/data/partnership deals, and regulatory compliance for AI hardware systems.
Role type
Senior in-house commercial counsel (hardware & technology)
Builds
Scalable legal solutions, self-serve guidance templates, and AI-assisted review tools for procurement and partnerships
Domain
AI hardware, semiconductor supply chains, international trade compliance
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | client delivery | infrastructure
Required skills
Hardware procurement negotiation, complex technology licensing, export controls & sanctions compliance, supply chain risk analysis, embedded firmware licensing, outside counsel management
Preferred skills
In-house counsel experience at scaling hardware tech companies, engineering/technical background, AI tool usage for legal work, facilities/vendor services experience
Technologies
AI-assisted legal review tools, embedded firmware, companion software
Responsibilities
Negotiate and close high-volume hardware and component agreements; Structure and negotiate complex technology, data, and partnership agreements; Track legal/regulatory changes affecting hardware products; Identify trade, export control, and supply chain concerns in cross-border sourcing; Build self-serve legal guidance and templates; Manage outside counsel for specialist questions
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
